Welcome to the First-Year Experience Digital Welcome Package - Midterms edition!
Your passport to success at Northern Arizona University!
Educational persistence will require more than good grades and study strategies. Educational persistence will require that our individual values, aspirations, and dreams drive our hard work.
Study Tips Spotlight
Use the Pomodoro technique while studying to stay focused and on track. A "Pomodoro" is 25 minutes long, followed by a 3-5 minute break. Although it may be tempting to skip taking a break when you feel that you are making great progress, they are important to keeping your stamina up and reducing mental fatigue.
Image credit: Inkley. "How to Stop Procrastinating with Pomodoro Technique." Pomodoro Timer, Francesco Cirillo, http://www.tomatotimers.com/.
Find your study spot on campus!
Here are some other study spots:
- Health & Learning Center (Second and third floors) - Big comfy seats and lots of natural light!
- The DuB - Plenty of study snacks to choose from!
- University Union - Like the DuB, plenty of food and different seating areas!
- Campus Coffee Bean - Located just off campus across the street from Target!
Students Spotlight
Meet some of your fellow first-year students - Kaitlyn, Marley, and Sylus! Kaitlyn's favorite place in Flagstaff is The Geekery, a game store located just off campus. Marley is currently watching Lucifer and said her favorite memory so far is moving here with her friends. Sylus recommends checking out the sand volleyball courts on campus!
Enjoy some Fall Fun!
Even with the demands of school, it is important to get out and experience some fall festivities. At NAU and in Flagstaff, there are tons of amazing opportunities to explore!
Celebraciones
Celebrate cultural traditions at the annual Celebraciones de la Gente, a lively Day of the Dead festival. Rooted in community, this event is a partnership between the Museum of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff's Nuestras Raices. Don't miss the music, dancing, colorful ofrendas, and more - October 23 & 24, 2021.
Image credit: Museum of Northern Arizona. Young girl with her face being painted. Discover Flagstaff, https://www.flagstaffarizona.org/events/festivals/celebraciones-de-la-gente/.
Image credit: Museum of Northern Arizona. Young woman playing a musical instrument. Discover Flagstaff, https://www.flagstaffarizona.org/events/festivals/celebraciones-de-la-gente/.
Image credit: Museum of Northern Arizona. Groups of people walking around an outside courtyard. Discover Flagstaff, https://www.flagstaffarizona.org/events/festivals/celebraciones-de-la-gente/.
Downtown Flagstaff Haunted History Tour
Visit spine-chilling spots throughout Downtown Flagstaff like the Flagstaff Public Library and Orpheum Theatre. These haunted history tours will take you to these haunted hangouts and other local spooky spots.
Image credit: Jake Bacon. Andres Adauto and Nick Jones, creators of the Flagstaff Freaky Foot Tours. Arizona Daily Sun, https://azdailysun.com/news/local/beware-the-haunting-of-flagstaff-with-this-spooky-history-tour/article_686ba1fa-3b27-5a4d-bee3-3a66cdd96a8e.html.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
This year's cast is provided by One Stage Family Theatre, a non-profit community theatre in Prescott, AZ. Both showings will take place at the Orpheum Theater in Downtown Flagstaff.
Image credit: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Letterboxd, https://letterboxd.com/film/the-rocky-horror-picture-show/.
More Upcoming Events
Support NAU's student-athletes! - Athletics schedule of events
Prochnow Movies - Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm I Prochnow Auditorium
Coming Out Month Open Mic Night - Monday, October 11, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm I University Union Fieldhouse, Room 135 (IMQ)
Homecoming Festivities - Monday, October 11 - Saturday, October 16 https://nau.edu/homecoming/
Meet & Greet with NAU President, Dr. Cruz Rivera - Wednesday, October 13, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm I University Union Fieldhouse, Room 135 (IMQ)
More Upcoming Events
The Tempest - Thursday, October 14 - Saturday, October 16, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm I The Clifford E. White Theater I Tickets
NAU Wind Symphony Concert - Friday, October 15, 7:30 pm I Ardrey Memorial Auditorium (37A) I Tickets
Careers in the 21st Century - Wednesday, October 20, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm I boundaryless Commons
What makes you... YOU! - Thursday, October 21, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm I University Union Fieldhouse, Room 135 (IMQ)
Birds Aren't Real Awareness Concert - Friday, November 12, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm I Prochnow Auditorium
Mental Health Support Squad
The Mental Health Support Squad (MHSS) is a group of undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about mental health education, outreach, and advocacy. Squad members are trained and supervised by the staff of Counseling Services and serve as a mental health resource for peers.
NAU Resilience Project
The NAU Resilience Project is an online toolkit that helps you build healthy coping skills and learn about wellness resources to help you “bounce back” in the face of adversity.
Another great way to relieve stress is to stay active!
Visit the Health & Learning Center here at NAU, explore the natural beauty Flagstaff has to offer, or check out one of the at-home workouts below:
Take a break from studying and check out these TV shows your peers are watching!
The Good Place (NBC), Grey's Anatomy (ABC), Game of Thrones (HBO), Psych (USA), New Girl (Fox), Manifest (NBC/Netflix), Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix), Criminal Minds (CBS), Sex Education (Netflix)
Looking for more fall fun?
Check out the crafts and recipes below to get into the fall spirit!
- Make your own pumpkin spice latte!
- Try this ramen noodle stir fry.
- Mac & cheese – in a mug!
- Or how about a 4-course brunch? Eggs & toast, oatmeal, bacon hash, and French toast? Yum!
- Lastly, try a classic grilled cheese.
